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for sale Large copper token from The Mint in 1968

Promotes The Mint 400 race across the desert. Heavy copper token, 48 mm in diameter, and 3 mm thick. Has reeded edge and proof like surface. Mintmark is SSM. There's a Nissan pickup with Budweiser advertising on one side on the reverse of the token.

Shown in TheChipGuide as CG139754.

Here is a link to more details on the 1968 running of the race.

https://themint400.com/media/photos/1968-mint-400/

And a link to the Wikipedia article on the race and its difficulties after The Mint was sold to Jack Binion next door:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mint_400

The token is yours for $30, delivered in the USA.

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for sale Large copper token from The Mint in 1968
These were sold at the Mint vbg
Does anyone have the silver
Race token is gone. Thanks, Dennis.

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